It’s officially 2020 … pat yourselves on the back guys because you flippin’ made it! Now that’s over, let’s crack on with the nitty-gritty. New Year can provide us with an opportunity to reflect upon our lives to date. Many of us contemplate new aspirations, life directions and goals. But have you given the same amount of thought to your business? In today’s post, we take that old “New Year new me” chestnut and apply it to the world of business.

Strap in, and let’s go!

Coming up With a New Direction for Your Business in 2020

In any business, there will be times when you need to figure out an entirely new direction in order for your venture to evolve. That might be because you have noticed that people are not responding all that well to what you are doing at present. It could just be that you want to experiment with something new and see where it takes you and your business. In any case, you need to ensure that you know how to come up with a new direction when needed. That in itself can be very challenging! To make it easier, there are a few areas to consider first in order to become inspired. The following actions can help you to decide where to take your business next.

Think a Little Differently

How you think about your business has a huge impact on the directions it can take. Allow yourself (and anyone else who is working alongside you on this project) to think a little differently. That might mean allowing yourself to work outside of the box for once.  I mean who even likes boxes anyway? *inserts a picture of a Yuna (my cat) in a box*

CATS love boxes doh!

You could also consider the qualities of a true intrapreneur and try to work with your existing resources in a new, interesting, and engaged kind of way. Whichever route you choose, thinking differently will be essential for your journey. This should be first and foremost on the old to-do list.

Playoff Your Competitors

It’s always wise to look at what your competitors are doing. The more informed you are about leaders in your industry, the easier it is to identify what direction you wish to take within your own business. Take a look at the kinds of changes your competitors have made (or are making) recently. See if you can play off those changes in such a way that your own business can take a fascinating new direction. This is an area that can make a profound difference to the future of your business in no time. It’s definitely an avenue worth exploring for some serious inspiration!

Try Something Completely New

Finally, remember that when applied to business that old “New Year new me” chestnut, means finding something entirely new to play with, in 2020 and beyond. Super exciting yo! By trying something completely new, you can finally come up with a new direction for your business that serves it well. There will likely be mistakes made along the way, but mistakes are just well-disguised learning opportunities. In any case, a new business direction will bring interesting challenges your way! As your business begins to change, continue to evaluate what works and what doesn’t. This is a vital step to help your business (and sanity) survive during the transitional time ahead.

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